Vulnerability identifier: #VU85347

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21869

CWE-ID: CWE-256

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Rapid SCADA
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Rapid Software

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in plain text in a configuration file on the system. A local attacker can view contents of the configuration file and gain access to passwords for 3rd party integration.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Rapid SCADA: 5.8.4

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External links
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-011-03

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.